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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves Exclusive subsidy policy for Urea produced through coal gasification by Talcher Fertilizers Limited 
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approvalfor the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for the formulation of exclusive subsidy policy for Urea produced through coal gasification route by Talcher Fertilizers Limited .
Objectives
Considering the strategic energy security and urea self-sufficiency of the country, looking into the country's vast coal reserves, it has been decided go ahead with Talcher Fertilizer Limited plant based on coal gasification technology. The project shall improve availability of fertilizer to farmers thereby boosting development of eastern region and will save transport subsidy for supply of urea in eastern part of the country. It would assist in reducing Urea imports to the tune of 12.7 LMT per annum leading to savings in foreign exchange.
The project will also give a boost to 'Make in India' initiative and AtmaNirbhar' campaign and would help development of infrastructure like roads, railways water, etc. providing major boost to economy in the eastern part of the country including promoting ancillary industry. The project will also provide New business opportunity in form of ancillary industries in the catchment area of the project.
Coal gasification plants are strategically important as coal prices are non-volatile and coal is abundantly available. Talcher plant shall also reduce dependence on important Natural Gas for production of urea leading to reduction in LNG import bill. The gasification process adopted in Talcher unit is a Clean Coal Technology giving negligible SOx, NOx and free particulate emissions as compared to directly coal fired processes.
Background
Talcher Fertilizers Ltd.  is a Joint Venture Company of four PSUs namely Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers , GAIL  Ltd. , Coal India Ltd.  and Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd.  which was incorporated on 13th November, 2015. TFL is reviving the erstwhile Talcher plant of Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd.  by setting up a now greenfield Urea Plant with the installed capacity of 12.7 Lakh Metric Ton per annum . The estimated project cost of the TFL Urea project is 13277.21 Crore .
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
IFFI 52 to pay homage to stalwarts of Indian cinema
Legendary actors Dilip Kumar, Puneet Rajkumar, Nedumudi Venu and Surekha Sikhri among others to be celebrated at IFFI
Panaji, 19 November 2021
The 52nd International Film Festival of India, which is scheduled to take-off tomorrow, November 20, 2021, will pay homage to the stalwarts of Indian cinema whom the film industry lost in the recent past. The festival will celebrate their life and work by screening their noted films.
Legendary actor Dilip Kumar’s Devdas, director Buddhadeb Das Gupta’s Kaalpurush , actress Surekha Sikri’s Badhaai Ho will be screened at the festival under the homage section .
Apart from this, IFFI is paying homage to prominent Kannada film actors Puneet Rajkumar, Sanchari Vijay and Malayalam actor Nedumudi Venu by screening their films Raajakumara, Naanu Avanalla...Avalu and Maargam respectively.
The festival will also screen the movie Vaastupurush as a homage to director Sumitra Bhave and film editor Waman Bhonsle.
The details of the screenings are as follows:
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FILM TITLE
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DIRECTOR/ PERSONALITY
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YEAR
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LANGUAGE
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COL/B&W
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HOMAGES
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1
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Kaalpurush
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Homage_Shri. Buddhadeb Das Gupta 
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2005
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Bengali
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Colour
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120 min.
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2
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Devdas
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Homage_Shri. Dilip Kumar 
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1955
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Hindi
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B&W
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2h 35 min.
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3
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Maargam
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Homage_Shri Nedumudi Venu 
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2003
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Malayalam
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Colour
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1h 48min.
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4
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Raajakumara
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Homage_Shri Puneeth Rajkumar 
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2017
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Kannada
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Colour
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2h 28 min
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5
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Naanu Avanalla...Avalu
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Homage_Shri. Sanchari Vijay 
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2015
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Kannada
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Colour
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1h 55 min.
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6
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Vaastupurush
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Homage_Ms. Sumitra Bhave 
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2002
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Marathi
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Colour
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154 min.
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7
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Badhai Ho
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Homage_Ms. Surekha Sikri 
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2018
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Hindi
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Colour
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2h 3 min.
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8
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Vaastupurush
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Homage_Waman Bhonsle 
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 493
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 192.50 Crore
Nearly 12 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 192.50 Crore  today. More than nearly 12 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10406587
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2nd Dose
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10035269
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Precaution Dose
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5134050
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18418370
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2nd Dose
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17575530
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Precaution Dose
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8454918
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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33011876
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2nd Dose
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14474859
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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59225273
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2nd Dose
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44961676
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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556897146
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2nd Dose
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487710071
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Precaution Dose
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627183
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203203507
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2nd Dose
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190321196
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Precaution Dose
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1212161
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127058425
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2nd Dose
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118666398
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Precaution Dose
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17688385
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1008221184
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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883744999
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Precaution Dose
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33116697
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Total
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1925082880
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 23rd May, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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41
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2nd Dose
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528
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Precaution Dose
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12626
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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84
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2nd Dose
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985
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Precaution Dose
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31315
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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110748
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2nd Dose
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255819
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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27379
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2nd Dose
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90138
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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34811
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2nd Dose
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293218
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Precaution Dose
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27039
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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5989
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2nd Dose
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67435
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Precaution Dose
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26858
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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4030
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2nd Dose
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45498
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Precaution Dose
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156841
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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183082
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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753621
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Precaution Dose
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254679
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Total
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1191382
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves revision of guidelines of Sovereign Gold Bonds Scheme
Cabinet approves revision of guidelines of Sovereign Gold Bonds Scheme
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given approval for revision of guidelines of Sovereign Gold Bonds  Scheme with a view to achieve its intended objectives.
Two sets of changes have been made in the scheme:
I. Specific changes have been made in the attributes of the scheme to make it more attractive, mobilise finances as per the target and reduce the economic strains caused by imports of gold and reduce the Current Account Deficit .
II. Flexibility has been given to Ministry of Finance to design and introduce variants of SGBs with different interest rates and risk protection / pay-offs that would offer investment alternatives to different category of investors. Ministry of Finance  has been delegated this power to amend / add to the features of the Scheme with approval of the Finance Minister to reduce the time lag between finalizing the attributes of a particular tranche and its notification. Such flexibility will be effective in addressing the elements of competition with new products of investment, to deal with very dynamic and sometimes volatile market, macro-economic and other conditions such as gold price.
Following specific changes in the scheme have been approved:
i. The investment limit per fiscal year has been increased to 4 kg for individuals, 4 Kg for Hindu Undivided Family  and 20 Kg for Trusts and similar entities notified by the Government from time to time.
ii. The ceiling will be counted on Financial year basis and will include the SGBs purchased during the trading in the secondary market.
iii. The ceiling on investment will not include the holdings as collateral by Banks and Financial institutions.
iv. SGBs will be available 'on tap’. Based on the consultation with NSE, BSE, Banks and Department of Post, features of product to emulate 'On Tap' sale would be finalised by Ministry of Finance.
v. To improve liquidity and tradability of SGBs, appropriate market making initiatives will be devised. Market makers, could be commercial banks or any other public sector entity, such as MMTC or any other entity as decided by Gol.
vi. The Government may, if so felt necessary, allow higher commission to agents.
Background:
Sovereign Gold Bond  Scheme was notified by the Government of India on November 05, 2015 after due approval of the Cabinet. The main objective of the scheme was to develop a financial asset as an alternative to purchasing metal gold. The target was to shift part of the estimated 300 tons of physical bars and coins purchased every year for Investment into 'demat' gold bonds. The target mobilisation under the scheme at Rs. 15,000 crore in 2015-16 and at Rs.10,000 crore in 2016-17. The amount so far credited in Government account is Rs. 4,769 crore.
In view of less than expected response of the investors to the scheme, and considering its bearing on CAD and consequently on overall macro-economic health of the country, it was felt necessary to make changes in this scheme to make it a success.
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PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY CONDUCTS ALL INDIA ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 2019-20
Pondicherry University, a teaching – cum - affiliating Central University, is conducting Entrance Examination on All India basis for admission to various Ph.D, PG, PG Integrated and PG Diploma courses  for the academic year 2019-20. The Examinations will be conducted on 7th, 8th and 9th June, 2019 at 33 cities throughout India in 64 Centres including Chennai.
The Online Registration started on March 22, 2019 and up to 10th May 2019, the students were permitted to apply for various courses offered by Pondicherry University through online across the country.
Accordingly, a total nos. of 41,160 applications have been received from the students throughout India who are interested to pursue their higher education in Pondicherry University in various programmes on Research, Post Graduate, Post Graduate Integrated and Post Graduate Diploma courses offered by Pondicherry University for the Academic Year 2019-2020, as detailed below:
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Ph.D
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4,529
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Post Graduate
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27,961
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Post Graduate 
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8,561
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P.G Diploma
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109
The details of courses offered by the Pondicherry University are as follows:
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Ph.D
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47
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Post Graduate
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58
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Post Graduate 
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3
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P.G Diploma
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4
Further, all applicants applied for University Courses are required to visit the Official website of Pondicherry University  in order to get down their hall tickets downloaded for appearing in the forthcoming Entrance Examination scheduled to be conducted on 7th, 8th and 9th June, 2019 throughout the country.
This is informed by the Assistant Registrar, Pondicherry University in a press release.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Parshottam Rupala and Member of Parliament Shri G.V.L. Narasimha Rao inaugurated newly renovated Marine Museum at Fishery Survey of India, Visakhapatnam yesterday
Shri Parshottam Rupala reviewed activities of subordinate offices of Department of Fisheries
Shri Parshottam Rupala held discussions with several representatives of fishing industry, Sea food exporters associations, Hatchery owners, entrepreneurs, and State Government officials
Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Shri G.V.L. Narasimha Rao inaugurated the newly renovated Marine Museum at Fishery Survey of India, Visakhapatnam yesterday where more than 250 preserved specimens were kept. All the specimens in the museum were displayed with modern technology , in which, complete information could be obtained with just one click and it is very useful to science students, researches and general public.
Shri Parshottam Rupala and Shri G.V.L. Narasimha Rao were received at Visakhapatnam Base of Fishery Survey of India by Director General, Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai, Dr R. Jeyabaskaran and MME / Head of Office, FSI, Visakhapatnam, Shri D. Bhami Reddy yesterday. Initially the Union Minister reviewed the activities of subordinate offices of the Department of Fisheries i.e Fishery Survey of India , Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical & Engineering Training  and National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technology & Training . All the three Department Heads along with Head of Office were present in the meeting. He interacted with officials of all three institutes and informed to send the discussed issues to Ministry immediately.
Subsequently, Shri Parshottam Rupala held discussions with several representatives of fishing industry, Sea food exporters associations, Hatchery owners, entrepreneurs, and State Government officials at conference hall, FSI, Visakhapatnam where more than 40 representatives participated and explained their difficulties for exporting fish products to across the globe. The sea food Exporters association president expressed gratitude to the Government for continuous support to the industry. Shri Rupala was facilitated by Director General, Fishery Survey of India, Dr. R. Jeyabaskaran, Head of Office, Visakhapatnam Base, Shri D. Bhami Reddy, Director, CIFNET, Kochi, Shri M Habibulla and CS, Director, NIFPHTT, Dr Shine Kumar.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Cabinet approves Trade Cooperation Framework between India and Rwanda
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the trade cooperation framework between India and Rwanda. The trade cooperation framework was signed on 23rd July, 2018.
The trade cooperation framework will facilitate better trade and economic relations between the two countries.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Union Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya reviews preparedness of Major Ports on Cyclone Yaas
Union Minister of State  for Ports, Shipping & Waterways reviewed the preparedness of all the Major Ports lying on the eastern coast of India in the wake of Cyclone Yaas. Senior Officials of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Chairperson of Major Ports were present in the review meeting.
Chairpersons of the Major Ports briefed about the measures taken to deal with the situations that may arise due to cyclone. Following measures are taken at the Ports:
- 24X7 Control room is set up at Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. Control Rooms of MoPSW, Navy, ICG, MoPNGare in coordination
- Advisory issued to shipping companies and operators, so that they can take necessary protective measures for the vessels in the area.
- Instructions issued for lowering of High Mast Lights and securing of miscellaneous flyable objects / materials.
- Entire Port Operational area cleared of Port Users and workers
- Arrangements made for securing all shore cranes, various equipment / machineries, items at project sites, locomotives & rakes, lowering of high mast lights etc.
- Action plan initiated to suspend railway, road movements in the port area.
- Instructions issued for securing of private Crafts / launches
- Portable Gensets are on standby
- Port Ambulances ready for use in case of requirement
- Action taken for the safety of harbour crafts/ launches/ tourist ferries etc which remained inside harbour
- Action taken for safety of vessels available in outer harbor port areas
IWAI also taken following measures:
- Directives issued to all IWT Barge/ Cruise Operators/ Shipping agents/ Exporters to stop the movement of all kinds of vessels in India-Bangladesh Protocol Routes and National Waterways w.e.f. 23.05.2021 until warning is officially withdrawn.
- Further advised to place their vessels in the streams/ Khals/ creeks or any other place found suitable along the riverine routes to ensure the safety of crew and vessel till the end of the cyclonic storm.
- Directive issued to ensure that the IWT vessels should not be anchored in the KoPT Main Channel.
In his concluding remarks, Shri MansukhMandaviya said that Major Ports should ensure that the least possible damage is done to port assets and loss of lives in the Cyclone Yaas. And Ports are advised to support the population in the nearby regions of ports. Port chairpersons assured all the readiness to deal with the situation arising out of Cyclone Yaas.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Agriculture Accelerator Fund
The Government of India, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare  is committed to the welfare of the farmers. It includes modernizing the agricultural systems by incorporating new and innovative solutions brought by the agri-entrepreneurs. Accordingly DA&FW is implementing “Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development” programme under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana  from 2018-19 with an objective to promote innovation and agri-entrepreneurship by providing financial support and nurturing an incubation ecosystem in the country.
This Department has appointed five Knowledge Partners  and twenty four RKVY Agribusiness Incubators  have been appointed from across the country for incubation of startups and implementation of this programme. Under the programme, the financial support is provided to entrepreneurs in the field of agriculture & allied sector to set up their startups. For this, a financial support of Rs. 5.00 lakh is provided at the idea/pre seed stage and Rs. 25 lakh at the seed stage.
So far, a total of 1138 agri startups are supported under the programme with financial assistance of Rs. 70.30 crores. The technical and financial assistance are provided to startups to launch their products, services, business platforms, etc into the market and facilitate them to scale up their products and operations to attain business viability.
Agri-start-ups supported under the programme are at various stage of implementation from idea to scaling and growth stage. These agri-startups are working in different areas of agriculture & allied sectors for improving the farming practices such as precision agriculture, farm mechanization, agri logistics & supply chain, waste to wealth, organic farming, animal husbandry, dairy & fisheries, etc.
Start-ups are trained and incubated at various Knowledge Partners  and RKVY Agribusiness Incubators  appointed under the programme. The technologies, products and services developed by these startups are evaluated by KPs and R-ABIs in terms of their utility and impact in agriculture and allied sectors. Besides, KPs and R-ABIs are promoting these startups by linking them with various institutions and organizations for their product & technology validation, market linkages, supply chain management, streamlining the distribution and scaling up of the product and operations, etc. Government of India organize various national level programmes including agri-startup conclave, agri fair and exhibitions, webinars, workshops to serve as a platform for the promotion of agri startups by linking them with various stakeholders. Such programmes act as direct market reach and cater as an effective marketing tool to startups. Stakeholders get a direct opportunity to interact with the agri startups without any intermediaries.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Corporatisation of Ordnance Factory Board: Government constitutes Empowered Group of Ministers headed by Raksha Mantri;
Terms of Reference also issued
Consequent to the decision of the Government to convert Ordnance Factory Board , a subordinate office of Ministry of Defence  into one or more than one 100 per cent Government owned corporate entities, the Government has constituted an Empowered Group of Ministers , under the Chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, to oversee and guide the entire process, including transition support and redeployment plan of employees while safeguarding their wages and retirement benefits. Other ministers in the EGoM are Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister for Law & justice Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of State for Labour & Employment Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievance & Pension Dr Jitendra Singh.
The Terms of Reference  of the EGoM inter alia include:
 Decision on conversion of OFB into a single Defence Public Sector Undertaking  or as multiple DPSUs;
 Matters related to various categories of employees including protection of their salary and pension of existing employees;
 Financial support that may be provided to the entity/entities to make them economically viable and self-reliant;
 Grandfathering of orders already being executed by OFB or for which facilities created in OFB;
 Treatment for land assets of OFB.
The composition of EGoM along with ToRs have been communicated to the OFB and various Federations, Unions and Associations at Board/ Factory/Unit level and they have been requested to place all their suggestions, issues and concerns relating to corporatisation of OFB before the EGoM.
The Department has also selected M/s KPMG Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.  with M/s Khaitan& Co. Ltd. as another Consortium Member, as the Consultancy Agency for providing strategic and implementation management consulting services to assist the Department of Defence Production in the process of corporatisation of the OFB.
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